Proverbs 4:7

New International Reader's Version

To start being wise you must first get wisdom. No matter what it costs, get understanding.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 1:10

Give me wisdom and knowledge. Then I’ll be able to lead these people. Without your help, who would be able to rule this great nation of yours?”

Psalm 119:104

I gain understanding from your rules. So I hate every path that sinners take.

Proverbs 16:16

It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver.

Proverbs 2:4

Look for it as you would look for silver. Search for it as you would search for hidden treasure.

Proverbs 21:6

A fortune made by people who tell lies amounts to nothing and leads to death.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, instruction and understanding as well.

Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom, and get understanding. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.

Proverbs 8:23

I was formed a long, long time ago. I was formed at the very beginning, when the world was created.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

A man lived all by himself. He didn’t have any sons or brothers. His hard work never ended. But he wasn’t happy with what he had. “Who am I working so hard for?” he asked. “Why don’t I get the things I enjoy?” That doesn’t have any meaning either. In fact, it’s a very bad deal!

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom provides safety, just as money provides safety. But here’s the advantage of wisdom. It guards those who have it.

Luke 10:42

But few things are needed. Really, only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better. And it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 12:20

“But God said to him, ‘You foolish man! Tonight I will take your life away from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

Philippians 3:8

Even more, I consider everything to be nothing compared to knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. To know him is worth much more than anything else. Because of him I have lost everything. But I consider all of it to be garbage so I can know Christ better.